Elevation Indy

Elevation Indy

Elevation Church is made up of extraordinary people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and wherever your journey has taken you, know you will be loved and valued at Elevation. Our heart is to introduce and connect people with the living, loving, and powerful God. We realize that everyone has a next step to take. As a local church, we are a community of everyday people committed to helping others make their next step toward Jesus. We seek to embrace this city and nation we live in with the love, hope, and goodness or our compassionate and faithful God.

  1. The Absolute Authority of God's Word

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    The Absolute Authority of God's Word

    We often take for granted the treasure we hold in our hands - the Word of God. This message challenges us to move beyond simply owning multiple Bibles to actually engaging with Scripture as the absolute authority in our lives. Drawing from Matthew 5:17-20, we're reminded that Jesus didn't come to abolish the law and prophets but to fulfill them, declaring that not even the smallest letter or stroke of a pen will disappear until everything is accomplished. The message powerfully illustrates that every part of Scripture - all 66 books - is God-breathed and essential. We're called to a three-fold relationship with God's Word: know it, believe it, and apply it. Knowledge without belief is empty intellectualism, and belief without application is meaningless orthodoxy. The transformative power comes when we build our lives on the solid foundation of doing what Scripture says. Like the wise builder in Jesus' parable, when storms come - and they will - our house stands firm because it's built on the rock of God's Word. This isn't cafeteria Christianity where we pick the promises and ignore the commands. We need the whole counsel of God to become the people He desires us to be. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

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  2. You Are Salt: Living Out the Kingdom in a Flavorless World

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    You Are Salt: Living Out the Kingdom in a Flavorless World

    In this powerful exploration of Matthew 5:13-16, we discover what it truly means to be salt and light in a world desperately searching for hope. The message challenges us to move beyond simply being good people and instead become preservers of righteousness, flavors of the kingdom, and creators of spiritual thirst in those around us. We learn that salt has four essential qualities that mirror our calling as believers: it preserves, provides flavor, remains common and ordinary, and produces thirst. Throughout history, the church has been the restraining force against evil, caring for the poor, feeding the hungry, and championing justice for the marginalized. From abolishing slavery to fighting human trafficking, Spirit-filled believers have changed the world not through their own power, but by allowing God to work through ordinary people. The profound truth emerges that we are not here to showcase ourselves but to create such a thirst for Jesus in others that they cannot help but seek the living water He offers. This is not about perfection but about authenticity, allowing the fruit and gifts of the Spirit to flow through us naturally as we engage with people right where they are in life. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

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  3. Kingdom Manifesto: From Spiritual Poverty to Peacemaking

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    Kingdom Manifesto: From Spiritual Poverty to Peacemaking

    This powerful message takes us deep into the Sermon on the Mount, specifically the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5, challenging us to examine what it truly means to live as followers of Jesus in a world that desperately needs to see the difference He makes. The central question posed is striking: can people tell we belong to Jesus by the way we live, or do we blend seamlessly into the world around us? Using the vivid illustration of a bakery Danish that tasted like Christmas, we're reminded that just as a skilled baker uses the right ingredients to create something unforgettable, God desires to transform us into representations of His kingdom that leave people saying, 'That's so good. They're so different.' The message walks us through the radical shift Jesus describes—from spiritual poverty, mourning over our lostness, and feeling trapped in meekness, to the turning point in verse six where we hunger and thirst for righteousness and are filled. This isn't just aspirational theology; it's the actual life Jesus calls us to. We're challenged to show mercy to others because we've received mercy, to maintain purity of heart by keeping Jesus as our singular focus, and to become peacemakers who bring order to chaos. The imagery of carrying both a bucket of gasoline and a bucket of water asks us pointedly: which one are we using in the conflicts around us? Are we inflaming situations or extinguishing them? This message reminds us that following Jesus isn't an individual sport but a team effort, where your victory is my victory, and we lift each other's hands on the mountain together. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

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  4. The Power of Resurrection: Transformation for Your Life Now

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    The Power of Resurrection: Transformation for Your Life Now

    This Easter message challenges us to move beyond treating resurrection as merely a historical event or future promise, and instead embrace it as transformative power available right now. Drawing from Ezekiel 46:9, we're reminded that God never intended for us to leave worship the same way we entered. The sermon confronts our tendency to let Easter become routine—another holiday that comes and goes while we remain unchanged. But the resurrection of Jesus means the worst thing is never the last thing. We're called to stop mimicking Christian behavior through our own effort and instead allow resurrection power to genuinely transform us. This transformation touches three critical areas: our present moment, our past burdens, and the dead things in our lives. Whether it's guilt, broken relationships, shattered dreams, or seemingly hopeless situations, resurrection power can raise what's dead back to life. The message powerfully illustrates this through a personal testimony of miraculous healing when all medical hope was gone, demonstrating that God specializes in bringing life where death seems final. We're invited to stop striving in our own strength and instead receive the new birth and living hope that only comes through Christ's resurrection. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

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  5. The Difference a Visit Can Make

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    The Difference a Visit Can Make

    This Palm Sunday message invites us into a profound reflection on what it means to recognize divine visitation in our lives. Drawing from Luke 19, we encounter three distinct groups responding to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem: the disciples who understood and celebrated, the Pharisees who resisted and wanted silence, and the masses who remained largely oblivious to the significance of the moment. The tragedy wasn't just in the rejection—it was in the missed opportunity. Jesus wept over Jerusalem because they 'did not know the time of their visitation.' This message challenges us to examine our own awareness: Are we recognizing when God is moving in our midst? The sermon explores how one divine encounter can completely redirect our trajectory, much like it did for Moses at the burning bush, Jeremiah receiving his prophetic call, and Isaiah in the temple. Each experienced their inadequacies exposed while simultaneously receiving God's provision and purpose. We're reminded that God's heart has always been protection over destruction, health over sickness, provision over devastation, and mercy over judgment. The call is urgent: Will we be like those who missed their moment, or will we lean in and receive what God has for us in this season? Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

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  6. The Scourging of Christ: The Price of Our Healing

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    The Scourging of Christ: The Price of Our Healing

    This powerful message takes us deep into the physical and spiritual reality of what Christ endured through the Roman scourging before His crucifixion. We often hear about the cross, but rarely do we confront the brutal torture that preceded it—a calculated, systematic destruction of the body that Jesus willingly underwent for our complete healing. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 8:17, and John 19:1, we discover that healing is not just a possibility but a finished work, purchased at an unimaginable price. The scourging wasn't random violence; it was prophesied 730 years earlier by Isaiah and fulfilled with precision. Every stripe, every wound, every drop of blood had purpose—carrying our infirmities, weaknesses, sicknesses, and even our mental and emotional struggles. The message challenges us to stop waiting for God to come to us when He's already done the work and is waiting for us to come to Him in faith. We learn that the same foundation that secures our salvation also secures our healing—both were paid for at the pillar and the cross. This isn't about earning healing through sacrifice or bargaining with God, but about obedience, faith, and surrendering to what has already been accomplished. The question becomes: will we take hold of what Christ has already provided, or will we continue to carry burdens He already bore? Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

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  7. Pierced with Purpose: The Redemptive Power of Christ's Sacrifice

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    Pierced with Purpose: The Redemptive Power of Christ's Sacrifice

    This powerful message takes us deep into the meaning of Christ's crucifixion, exploring how every piercing Jesus endured had a redemptive purpose for our lives. We discover that when Jesus stretched out His hands on the cross, He was undoing what happened in the Garden of Eden—restoring our dominion over everything we touch. His pierced hands mean that our work, our efforts, and everything we put our hands to can now prosper under God's favor. His pierced feet redeem the places we go and the paths we walk, transforming our journey into sacred ground. Most remarkably, the piercing of His side—meant to be the final death blow—actually became the opening for new life to flow into humanity. This message challenges us to stop treating Jesus as an emergency contact and instead surrender our whole lives to Him. We're reminded that generational curses don't have to define us, that Papa's failures don't have to become our story, and that the Holy Spirit's resurrection power lives inside us. The question we must answer is simple yet profound: Are we willing to pay the price of discipleship? Are we ready to be set apart, to be holy, to turn our world upside down like the early disciples did? True transformation begins when we stop relying on grandma's prayers and develop our own encounter with the living God.Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance.NEXT STEPSAt Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrationsWAYS TO GIVEGod is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. https://elevationindy.com/giveFind out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation IndyFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook / Elevationindy Instagram / elevationindyYouTube / @elevationindy

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  8. Crushed For You: The Power of Christ's Blood

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    Crushed For You: The Power of Christ's Blood

    This powerful message invites us into the profound reality of what Christ's sacrifice accomplished through His shed blood. Drawing from Isaiah 53:5 and exploring the seven places Jesus shed His blood, we discover two transformative truths that can revolutionize our daily walk with God. First, through Jesus' agonizing prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane where His sweat became like drops of blood, we learn that we can say no to fleshly desires and temptation. Unlike Adam who chose his will over God's, Jesus modeled complete surrender, declaring 'not my will, but yours be done.' This isn't just ancient history—it's our present victory. We face temptations daily, but God promises in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that He will never allow us to be tempted beyond our ability and will always provide a way of escape. Second, when Jesus wore the crown of thorns, His blood reversed the curse spoken over Adam in Genesis 3:17. Where Adam's disobedience brought poverty, toil, and misplaced destiny, Jesus' blood purchased our restoration to divine purpose. True prosperity isn't about material possessions—it's about discovering and walking in the center of God's will for our lives. We're not here just to survive or get by; we each have an expected end, a destiny that God has prepared. The blood of Jesus didn't just save us from hell—it saved us for purpose, for victory, for authentic abundant life. Elevation Church exists to move people on their spiritual journey to Relationship with God, Release from cycles of defeat and bondage, Redemption of purpose and Revival making a difference in the world. We believe in a dream  of a home where the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused can find God’s love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance. NEXT STEPS At Elevation, we believe everyone has a next step to take. Whether that means growing in faith, finding community, or stepping into your purpose, we are committed to walking alongside you. One way we do that is through Steps, a two part class that lets you explore more about Elevation and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the mission. Start here: https://elevationindy.churchcenter.com/registrations WAYS TO GIVE God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.  https://elevationindy.com/give Find out more by visiting us at elevationindy.com or download the Church Center App and look for Elevation Indy FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook / Elevationindy   Instagram / elevationindy YouTube / @elevationindy

    38 phút

Giới Thiệu

Elevation Church is made up of extraordinary people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and wherever your journey has taken you, know you will be loved and valued at Elevation. Our heart is to introduce and connect people with the living, loving, and powerful God. We realize that everyone has a next step to take. As a local church, we are a community of everyday people committed to helping others make their next step toward Jesus. We seek to embrace this city and nation we live in with the love, hope, and goodness or our compassionate and faithful God.